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Let's do an archaeological tour of Ancient Aliens

Come along with archaeologist Fredrik as he leads a critical exploration into alternative historical theories and the portrayal of Ancient Aliens in mainstream media on our podcast, Digging Up Ancient Aliens. With his guidance, you'll be able to distinguish fact from fiction and expand your knowledge alongside him. Whether you're a seasoned skeptic, a history enthusiast, or simply intrigued by extraterrestrial life, this podcast is a must-listen.

Previous episodes

49. Cathars, lady Foixes, and the return to Rennes-le-château with Grace Rinehart
14/11 2023

Learn more about the Cathars and one of their influential personalities, Esclarmonde of Foix. A woman who was very important among the Cathars See shownotes

48. Rasputin, the Black Sun and Serial Killers
31/10 2023

An archaeologist discussing Rasputin, the famous scapegoats from the Russian Revolution, the Nazi symbology of the Black Sun, and the stigmatization of mental health in pop culture? Yes, you do want to hear this. See shownotes

47. Mummies, vampires, draugr, and aliens?
17/10 2023

Can we use archeology to discuss mummies, the Book of the Dead, vampires, Camazotz, and Draugr? See shownotes

46. Harassment, violence, and mud
2/10 2023

Something that's become more and more common on the web is the use of harassment tactics. Skeptics and archaeologists have not been spared from being on the receiving end of these campaigns, so let's have a serious discussion about this. I will look into the attempted harassment campaigns by Graham Hancock and Jimmy Corsetti See shownotes

45. The non-mystery of Puma Punku and Tiwanaku
19/9 2023

This time, we will explore the fantastic ruins of Puma Punku (or Pumapunku), a temple complex located within Tiwanaku (Tiahuanaco or Tiahuanacu) See shownotes

44. Alien abductions, kachinas, and Peru's elongated skulls
4/9 2023

We seek to uncover the origins of Grey aliens and their creation as a modern myth. We will also explore Hopi society, Peruvian pyramids, and elongated skulls. At last, we will also disprove Brien Foerster's claimed alien DNA results. See shownotes

43. Aliens and Heavy Metall-urgy
22/8 2023

Let's explore metallurgy and weapons throughout history, including the mysterious claims surrounding Joan D'Arc's sword. See shownotes

42. Vikings: Myth, Saga, and Reality
8/8 2023

Vikings - an era with many myths and sagas. But what is truth, and what is fiction? Let's dig into horned helmets, tattoos, and sheep. See shownotes

41. Atlantis Reloaded - Richat structure and the Jimmy Corsetti misstake
25/7 2023

Is the Richat structure the location of the fabled city of Atlantis? According to Jimmy Corsetti, it might be the case. See shownotes

40. Plato: Critias - Atlantis, philosophers and aliens?
3/7 2023

Critias is a Socratic dialogue by Plato describing the ultimate state and its fall. It's also the origin of the Atlantis myth, so let's read it together and see if it holds water to an archaeologist. See shownotes

39. Among aliens, gods and poets
19/6 2023

Are there alien encounters in Ancient Greece mythologies? Could Central America have had flight 500 years ago? Archaeology explains these supposed mysteries. See shownotes

38. Montauk Monster and solving the mystery of Mohenjo Daro
6/6 2023

Let's explore the Montauk monster and the origin of radioactive skeletons in Mohenjo Daro See shownotes

37. Listener questions and AI explorers
11/5 2023

Answering questions from listeners about Tambomachay, Egyptian Wi-Fi, and the dangers of archaeology. And I have an update on the case of Alfred Isaac Middleton See shownotes

36. Aliens in Aokigahara forest and Dyatlov Pass
30/3 2023

Could there be places so evil that people who go there disappear? Alien Astronaut Theorist belive this is the case with Aokigahara forest and Dyatlov Pass. But is this ture? See shownotes

35. Alien creationism with Josh Lindal
11/4 2023

We're again back with Ancient Aliens and will discover that it's not only religious fundamentalists that don't believe in evolution. Let's examine alien creationism with paleoanthropologist Josh Lindal See shownotes

34. Aliens and the Secret Code
30/3 2023

Are you ready to uncover the secret code to Alien navigation? Or are the evidence just historical sites that are being misinterpreted? Let's have an archaeological look at this. See shownotes

33. Ancient Apocalypse IV - Written in Stone - With Jens Notroff
14/2 2023

We examine Ancient Apocalypse's Bimini Road and Piri Reis's map. Jens Notroff shares his knowledge of Göbekli Tepe. Plus, we examine archeoastronomy claims by Sweatman/Hancock See shownotes

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